Printable MS Permit Practice Test

1. Your car stalls on Mississippi railroad tracks with a train coming. How does the manual say to run?

1. Straight down the tracks away from the train
2. Toward the rear of the car
3. Stay inside and honk
4. At a 45 degree angle away from the tracks toward the train, then dial 911

2. At a two-way stop, two vehicles arrive together after cross traffic has cleared. Who has priority?

1. The vehicle intending to travel straight across
2. The vehicle intending to turn across the traffic lane
3. The vehicle closest to the stop sign, regardless of direction
4. Neither vehicle until a police officer arrives

3. How close to a crosswalk at an intersection may a vehicle park in Mississippi?

1. No closer than 20 feet
2. No closer than 5 feet
3. Right up to the crosswalk line
4. No closer than 75 feet

4. Your car breaks down. How can you let others know you need help?

1. Stand in the travel lane and wave your arms
2. Flashers on, hood up, and a white cloth tied on
3. Turn off all lights to save the battery
4. Walk along the interstate to find a ride

5. According to the Mississippi manual, if your reactions slow down only a half-second at 55 mph, how much farther will your vehicle travel before stopping?

1. An extra 5 feet
2. No extra distance
3. An extra 200 feet
4. An extra 44 feet

6. On a four-lane highway, what should a driver do when an emergency vehicle is parked on the roadside with lights or a siren activated?

1. Move onto the shoulder beside the emergency vehicle
2. Merge into the lane away from the emergency vehicle if safe
3. Pass without changing position or reducing attention
4. Stop in the lane next to the emergency vehicle

7. How much better fuel economy does the Mississippi manual say most cars get at 50 mph than at 70 mph?

1. About 28 percent more miles per gallon
2. About 2 percent more
3. No difference
4. About 50 percent less

8. How may a Mississippi learner's permit be used?

1. For unsupervised driving after midnight
2. Only with a licensed driver
3. Only on interstate highways
4. For vehicle registration without driving

9. When a broken yellow line is closest to your lane beside a solid yellow line, what may you do?

1. Pass if you sound the horn and speed up quickly
2. Pass at any time because the solid line applies only to trucks
3. Pass with caution when the oncoming lane is clear and it is safe
4. Cross the lines to turn around, but not to pass another car

10. At a flashing red light, what must happen before the driver proceeds?

1. Stop completely, then proceed cautiously while following intersection yielding rules
2. Slow only if another vehicle is approaching
3. Continue without stopping when the cross street is empty
4. Turn left immediately before the signal changes

11. Where do you begin a turn-around in a confined space?

1. From the center line, wheels straight, rolling forward quickly
2. From the left curb, wheels right, backing into the street first
3. From a stopped position across both lanes at once
4. From the extreme right side, signaling, wheels sharply left while inching forward

12. When following a large vehicle at night, what should you do with headlights?

1. Dim your headlights so glare does not blind its driver
2. Raise high beams so the truck driver sees you clearly
3. Flash beams repeatedly to mark your position behind
4. Turn lights off briefly so mirrors stop reflecting glare

13. Besides sunset to sunrise, when does the Mississippi manual say to use headlights?

1. Only in rain
2. Only on interstates
3. Whenever parking lights would do
4. Any time you cannot see clearly ahead for 500 feet

14. How should speed change as you approach and clear an intersection?

1. Speed up on approach to beat cross traffic through
2. Slow on approach, stop if required, then gradually speed up after clearing
3. Hold full speed and brake only inside the intersection
4. Stop in the middle, then accelerate hard to clear it

15. Why must stereo headphones never be worn while driving?

1. Headphones and loud audio can block whistles and sirens
2. Headphones are allowed if only one ear is covered
3. Loud audio is harmless if the windows are closed
4. Sirens are visible, so hearing them is not required

16. You park facing downhill on a hill with no curb. How should the wheels be turned?

1. Toward the uphill side
2. Sharply to the left
3. Straight ahead
4. Sharply to the right

17. When may a cyclist move left, farther into the traffic lane?

1. When the right side of the lane is unsafe.
2. When the cyclist wants to avoid being passed.
3. When a vehicle is following closely behind the cyclist.
4. Whenever the cyclist reaches a marked intersection.

18. When does a Temporary Learner's Permit stop being valid in Mississippi?

1. When the student leaves the driver education course
2. After two full years from the issue date
3. When the student turns fifteen years old
4. Only when a parent cancels it in writing

19. Farm machinery exceeding size limits may travel how far from its origin?

1. Any distance, provided travel stays off interstate highways
2. Within fifty miles of the point of origin, in daylight hours
3. Within ten miles, and only between midnight and dawn
4. Statewide on interstates during daylight hours only

20. How should the driver seat be adjusted before driving?

1. As far back as possible while still touching pedals barely
2. Low and reclined for a relaxed posture on long trips
3. So you can reach the wheel and pedals easily and comfortably
4. Close enough that elbows bend sharply against the torso

21. How long must a driver hold a Regular Learner's Permit before upgrading to a Regular Driver's License, unless the driver turns seventeen first?

1. Six months
2. One year
3. Two years
4. Three months

22. What is the first rule for every right-of-way situation?

1. Insist on your right whenever the law assigns it
2. Always use common sense in right-of-way situations
3. Let the largest vehicle decide every conflict point
4. Memorize the order and ignore unusual circumstances

23. What control action does the Mississippi manual prohibit while a driver is turning?

1. Press down on the brake or clutch while turning
2. Signal before changing lanes or turning
3. Stay in the proper lane through the turn
4. Look around in all directions before the turn

24. A school bus has stopped with its red lights flashing. What must happen before you may proceed?

1. The last child in the group reaches the curb
2. Children clear, the bus moves, and its lights and sign stop
3. The driver in the lane ahead begins moving
4. The bus driver waves you past from the window

25. What does the Mississippi manual say about walking along or across an interstate?

1. Walk on the left edge facing traffic
2. Walk on the right shoulder with a flashlight
3. Never walk along or across the interstate
4. Walk only after the emergency flashers are on

26. A yellow flashing arrow appears for your turn. What must you do?

1. Turn immediately because the arrow gives a protected movement
2. Turn in the arrow's direction only from the proper lane and yield to oncoming traffic
3. Stop and wait until a solid green arrow appears
4. Accelerate and claim priority over approaching vehicles

27. What does a ONE WAY arrow sign tell drivers?

1. They must use the center lane for passing
2. They may turn either way at the next signal
3. They may travel only in the direction of the arrow
4. They may reverse direction when traffic is light

28. What minimum speed does Mississippi list for passenger cars on interstates and four-lane state and U.S. highways?

1. 30 mph
2. 45 mph
3. 55 mph
4. 40 mph

29. How close to the nearest rail of a railroad crossing may a Mississippi driver park?

1. No closer than 50 feet
2. No closer than 5 feet
3. No closer than 100 feet
4. No closer than 15 feet

30. After moving to Mississippi, how soon must a resident obtain a Mississippi license plate?

1. Within 60 days
2. Within 10 days
3. Within 30 days
4. By the next annual vehicle inspection

31. When should a Mississippi driver reduce speed because of visibility or weather?

1. When traffic is light and the roadway is straight
2. Only when the road is dry and visibility is clear
3. Only after reaching the posted maximum speed
4. When the weather or visibility is poor

32. A school bus carrying a child, a vehicle for hire carrying passengers, or a vehicle hauling explosives approaches a railroad crossing. How far from the outer rail must it stop?

1. Within 5 to 10 feet
2. At least 100 feet away
3. Within 50 to 100 feet
4. Within 10 to 50 feet

33. What should a driver expect at a pedestrian crossing warning sign?

1. Pedestrians may be crossing and have the right-of-way at intersections
2. Pedestrians are prohibited from entering any marked crosswalk
3. Only school buses may stop near the crossing
4. The sidewalk is closed and vehicles may use it

34. How can you tell whether a large truck driver can see your car?

1. If you flash your lights, the driver can see you
2. If you can see the truck's taillights, the driver can see you
3. Truck drivers can always see cars directly behind them
4. If you cannot see the truck's side mirrors, the driver cannot see you

35. What jail term does Mississippi list for a second DUI offense within five years?

1. Up to 48 hours
2. Not less than 1 year nor more than 5 years
3. No jail, only a fine
4. Not less than 5 days nor more than 6 months

36. What does a KEEP RIGHT sign direct a driver to do?

1. Turn right at the next intersection regardless of lane markings
2. Use the right lane only when preparing to pass
3. Avoid driving on the right side of a divided road
4. Keep the vehicle to the right of the obstruction or divider

37. What warning does the manual give about pedestrians and other drivers at intersections?

1. A driver may proceed whenever a signal is lit
2. A pedestrian must yield whenever a vehicle is nearby
3. A driver can ignore pedestrians outside marked crosswalks
4. Do not assume that pedestrians or other drivers understand your intentions

38. Before backing toward the curb in step two, what must you confirm?

1. That your backing will not interfere with oncoming traffic
2. That oncoming traffic will stop and wave you into place
3. That the car behind has left its space for you to use
4. That your front tires already align with the rear car bumper

39. When may a driver overtake and pass another vehicle on the right?

1. When the vehicle ahead is making or about to make a left turn
2. When the right shoulder is wide and paved smoothly
3. When the vehicle ahead is turning right at a corner
4. Whenever the left lane feels crowded during heavy traffic flow

40. What should a driver never do while driving across railroad tracks?

1. Look both directions before entering the crossing area
2. Check for a second train after the first one passes
3. Stop before the tracks when signals begin flashing
4. Shift gears while crossing the tracks with the vehicle